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Tanglewood Tales brings the ancient Greek myths to life for young readers. Nathaniel Hawthorne selects vivid episodes from the classics—stories of the Minotaur, the Pygmies, the Dragon's Teeth, Circe's Palace, the Pomegranate Seeds, and the Golden Fleece—and adapts them into engaging, accessible narratives that highlight the core themes and values of the original authors.
First publish date: 1853
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Nathaniel Hawthorne
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